In Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour,” the narrator states: “She [Louise Mallard] did not stop to ask if it were or were not a monstrous joy that held her” (2).
1. Explain why Mrs. Mallard’s joy can be considered “monstrous.”
2. Do you think she hates her husband?
3. Why does Mrs. Mallard feel the way she feels? Do you think she was frustrated by the limitations and restrictions of the social codes? Explain.
